What is KP Food Mart/ Taqueria's health inspection score?

KP Food Mart/ Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was KP Food Mart/ Taqueria last inspected?

KP Food Mart/ Taqueria was last inspected on January 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does KP Food Mart/ Taqueria have?

KP Food Mart/ Taqueria has 84 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is KP Food Mart/ Taqueria safe to eat at?

KP Food Mart/ Taqueria has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

KP Food Mart/ Taqueria

Name: KP Food Mart/ Taqueria
Address: 1928 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 33

1928 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2024

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Ranked #313 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1928 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

8 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
observed raw eggs stored above cooked food
DAL-2*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5
sanitizer bucket not set up during inspection
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap invoice not on site

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM certificate
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees do not have food handler cards
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
prepared food do not have date mark
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
food permit not displayed

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 76

4 Med8 Basic

12 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE MUST BE HELD AT 41F/ LOWER. CACTUS/EGGS FOUND AT 57F
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
HOT HOLD TEMPERATURES MUST BE HELD AT 135F. REFIRED BEANS 109F
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAKS AT 3 SINK / UNDERNEATH IT- SECOND WARN.
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CFM ONSITE DURING INSPECTION
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
DAL-7*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
MUST DATE MARK RTE FOODS WITH NAME / EXPIRATION DATE
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
STORE HAND SINK WITH SOAP - KITCHEN AREA
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
INCREASE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES/ MOP SINK -SECOND VIOLATION
DAL-12*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PROPERLY STORE

Base deductions−36 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle measured at 200 ppm, too high, correct at once.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site.
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
All cooked RTE food must be date marked and stored over 24 hours.
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace blown out light in the kitchen is out.
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Do not store clean dishes between equipment.
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
Observed flies throughout the establishment.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak underneath the 3 compartment sink. Observed paint chipping in kitchen area. Repair or replace missing faucet on mop sink. Seal along wall and 3 compartment sink.
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at hand sink.
DAL-9*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide a food service thermometer to check hot & cold food temperatures.
DAL-10*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
DAL-11*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
SEVERELY DENTED FOOD CAN REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN AND REMOVE THE MOLD ACCUMULATION FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES OF THE REACH IN DRINK COOLER

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY / SOILED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE RESTROOM
DAL-5*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-3*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE HOT HOLD LINE BEING HELD LESS THAN 135.0 F
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
CUT VEGETABLES AND PREPARED JELLO NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
KITCHEN HAND SINK PILED HIGH WITH DISHES
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOORS / CEILING TILES IN ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ( MAIN KITCHEN COOK )
DAL-10*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
COLD HOLD UNIT WHERE THE CUT VEGETABLES AND JELLO WERE BEING STORED DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSIDE

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED BEANS ANS SEVERAL OTHER FOOD ITEMS UNDER TEMPERATURE: ( UNDER 135.0 F )

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
COOK WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SEVERAL COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-4*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE
DAL-6*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES SEEN
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN RAW MEATS
DAL-8*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
SOILED MICROWAVE SURFACES ( GRILL AREA )
DAL-11*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED FOOD ITEMS ON SERVING LINE NOT BEING MAINTAINED AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE SOUP: 119.0 F CACTUS: 105.7 F

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
LIVE FLIES AND BUGS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN ( GRILL ) AREA
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE KITCHEN ( GRILL) STAFF
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
ONION BAGS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR THE UNIT MISSING ONE ( DRY STORAGE )
DAL-8*47 Health permit posted−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-10*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
PACKAGES OF CRACKERS ON SHELVES ( NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE)
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
SEVERAL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
WORKER IN KITCHEN CHEWING GUM
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
BUILD UP PRESENT ON FAN COVERS ( REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER)
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN KITCHEN
DAL-8*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING THROUGHOUT STORE

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MOP SINK IN THE RESTROOM
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFEST ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOOD PRODUCTS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ON SHELVES
DAL-5*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAND SINK IN THE TAQUERIA BLOCKED BY TWO LARGE POTS
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTING UNIT MISSING ONE
DAL-8*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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